Public Safety
Cops’ Training Shows Their Humanity
As outreach to community, Police Academy invites black pastors to observe training.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Charles Robinson Sr., Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Muni Court Data Withheld From Public?
Judge says data from Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday won’t be publicly released.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Muni Court “Warrant Withdrawal” Draws Thousands
Special one-day clemency program a success, but treatment of indigent questioned.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
AG Brad Schimel Seeks Reelection
Attorney General got $1.7 million in special interest funding in 2014 and delivered for them.
Dec 18th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“I lost my job, my scholarship and my apartment.”
3,000 people in the state were incarcerated without conviction in 2015. Why?
Dec 14th, 2016 by Mark Rice, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Muni Court Debts Slam One Zip Code
One fourth of residents of heavily black 53206 owe money; “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Needs Better Opioid Addiction Treatment
Last year saw 600 opioid related deaths. A more proactive approach needed.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Clarence Johnson
Sheriff’s History Of Inmate Mistreatment
Problems at county jail just the latest incidents of mistreatment under Sheriff Clarke.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Man Who Combats Violence
Problem impacts everyone, says Reggie Moore, who runs Office of Violence Prevention.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Alexandria Bursiek, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Supreme Court Limits 4th Amendment Rights?
Decision gives police leeway on home searches; Justice Bradley joins liberals in dissent.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Judge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger
Legal Aid Society attorney Brian Michel will run for Municipal Court, arguing it needs reforms.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
